The History of Sportfishing in Miami Highlighted

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - Oct. 15, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Sportfishing Around Miami from local authors Timothy P. O'Brien and Ed Pritchard. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images of sportfishing in the area.

Today, it is hard to conceive that at the turn of the 20th century Miami was a sleepy town of 500 inhabitants. Over the years, many influences have shaped Miami into the cultural, educational, tourism and commercial center that it is now.

One of the primary reasons for the city’s growth was the development of sportfishing. It all began in the 1920s, and by the beginning of World War II an entire industry was born. Images of America: Sportfishing Around Miamiis a pictorial history of those days and captures the spirit of the city that is the “Sportfishing Capital of the World.”

Topics discussed in Sportfishing Around Miami :

•Miami, Angling Hub of the World
•The Famous Pier 5
•Marinas, Dock and Piers
•Miami Captains and Boats
•Miami Captains Explore Surrounding Waters
•Men, Women and Fish
•Celebrity Anglers of the Day
•Miami Fishing Clubs and Tournaments
•Inshore and Freshwater
•Made in Miami

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online.

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